i love my slow cooker, especially now that i am back in school full time. but whether it is school or work or just a busy life in general, we could all use some extra time.set your slow cooker to go in the morning and dinner is ready when you get home! or for those recipes that call for a shorter cook time, run your errands and return home to a lovely, home cooked meal.
we received our slow cooker as a wedding gift and we have loved it! it came complete with two ceramic inserts, one of which is split 70/30 so you can cook two different things at once. it comes in handy for cooking up a side dish along the main dish. i'll cook veggies in the smaller portion or diced potatoes to make mashed potatoes when they are done cooking. lots of options!
slow cookers are readily available and relatively reasonably priced (some as low as $14.99). not to mention they are the ultimate cooking tool for any multi-tasker!